Mukul Sangma

Mukul Sangma Among Others In Congress' Third Candidates List For Lok Sabha Polls

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 16, 2019

The Congress late Friday night released its third list of 18 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, fielding former Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma from the Tura Parliamentary constituency.

Empty Chairs As Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy Faces Boycott Over Anti-Kashmir Tweet

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Friday March 8, 2019

As he walked in, accompanied by his ceremonial guard and an entourage of officials, the empty chairs draped in white stood out like a sore thumb. The first day of the budget session of the Meghalaya assembly today saw an unprecedented scene with empty opposition seats during the address of Governor Tathagata Roy.

"We Sought Heavy-Duty Pumps, But...": Meghalaya Minister On Rescue Effort

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Wednesday December 26, 2018

Nearly two weeks have passed since a freak accident trapped 15 miners in a rat-hole mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills, and the authorities have all but given up hope of rescuing anybody alive. According to sources, rescue operations have now been suspended for want of high-powered pumps to flush water out of the pit.

"BJP A Threat To Democracy, Only Congress Can Save People": Mukul Sangma

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 2, 2018

Former Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma Tuesday claimed that the Congress is the only alternative and relevant party to save the people.

Congress Wins Meghalaya's Ampati, Becomes Single Largest Party

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday May 31, 2018

Congress candidate Miani D Shira, who is also the daughter of former chief minister Mukul Sangma, won the Ampati seat in Meghalaya. The victory gave the Congress 21 seats, making it the single largest party in the state. Currently, both NPP -- National People's Party or NPP-led alliance led by chief Minister Conrad Sangma == and the Congress have ...

On Meghalaya Bypoll Day, Mukul Sangma's 'Ad Hoc' Jibe At Chief Minister

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Subrat Nanda | Tuesday May 29, 2018

A turnout of nearly 90 per cent was registered for the bypoll to Ampati seat in Meghalaya that was vacated by former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma earlier this year after he won from two seats.

Prestige Battle In Meghalaya Bypoll As Congress Seeks To Retain Bastion

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Monday May 28, 2018

Bypoll to Ampati assembly seat in Meghalaya's Garo hills is a battle between two of most prominent political families in the state --- the ruling National People's Party(NPP)-led alliance steered by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma versus the main opposition Congress under the stewardship of former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma.

Conrad Sangma Takes Oath As Meghalaya Chief Minister: Highlights

India News | Edited by S Shobana | Tuesday March 6, 2018

Conrad Sangma, Chief of the National People's Party is all set to be the next Chief Minister of Meghalaya. He will be sworn in today and will not have a deputy, BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma announced after Mr Sangma staked claim to form government and received an invite. The Congress, which has been in power in the state for the last 10 years was...

Drama In Meghalaya, Congress, BJP Land At 'Kingmaker's' Home At Same Time

India News | Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Monday March 5, 2018

Meghalaya appeared to be slipping through the Congress' fingers on Sunday afternoon after the United Democratic Party announced its support to the National People's Party (NPP), the regional party that won 19 seats and is supported by the BJP as well. Outgoing Chief Minister Mukul Sangma and the BJP's master strategist Himanta Biswa Sarma rushed to...

In Hung Meghalaya, Congress Call To Governor, BJP Nudges Regional Parties

India News | Reported by Alok Pandey; edited by Mala Das | Sunday March 4, 2018

With regional parties keeping everyone guessing after elections in Meghalaya threw up a hung assembly, the Congress met with Governor Ganga Prasad late last night, saying it should be invited to form government as the single largest party.

North East Election Results Live Updates: Biplab Kumar Deb To Be Tripura Chief Minister, Says BJP

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Tuesday March 6, 2018

In Meghalaya, the National People's Party or NPP leader Conrad Sangma took oath this morning as the Meghalaya Chief Minister. The Congress under the leadership of Mukul Sangma on Sunday had said it isthe single-largest party to get votes and that it should be invited to form government in Meghalaya. The Congress was 10 seats short of the halfway ma...

Will Keep My Cards Close To Chest: Mukul Sangma On 'Unexpected' Results

India News | Edited by Subrat Nanda | Saturday March 3, 2018

With Meghalaya set for a hung assembly, two-time Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said the election results were not what the Congress had expected but refused to reveal his party's plan now.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma Wins From Both Ampati And Songsak

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 3, 2018

Meghalaya Chief Minister and Congress candidate Mukul Sangma wins from both Ampati and Songsak constituencies, Election Commissionsources said.

Meghalaya Election Results 2018 Highlights: Congress Single Largest Party In Meghalaya, But House Hung

India News | Edited by Revathi Hariharan | Saturday March 3, 2018

Counting of votes for Assembly Elections in Meghalaya began today after it went to polls on February 27, the election commission had said earlier. Meghalaya has strength of 60 seats, but voting was held only for 59 seats after a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) candidate was killed in Meghalaya.

Tripura, Meghalaya And Nagaland Election Results Highlights: BJP Stops Manik Sarkar's 20-Year Run In Tripura, Hung House In Meghalaya, Nagaland

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Saturday March 3, 2018

Counting of votes is complete in the three north east states - Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura. The BJP under its state chief Biplab Kumar Deb and along with its ally Indigenous People's Front of Tripura won 43 seats. CPI(M) leader and Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, who has been in power for 20 years, has reached the end, with the party getting 16 se...